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Global News
16 hours ago
- Global News
Cottage country murders likely targeted: Manitoba RCMP
Manitoba RCMP say they believe a double homicide in Victoria Beach early Friday morning was targeted. Officers were called to a scene on Hampton Road around 2 a.m., where they found the bodies of a 29-year-old Winnipeg man and a 41-year-old woman from the Manitoba community. Police said they believe the suspect, reportedly driving a white truck, headed south on Highway 59 before police arrived. 'We know that this incident occurring in such a small community will be concerning to many,' RCMP Sgt. Evan Wilcox said in a statement Friday. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'We want to reassure residents as well as cottagers who may be heading up to that area this weekend, that these murders appear to be targeted, and at this time we believe risk to public safety is low.' Wilcox, with the Mounties' major crime services, said more information will be provided as it becomes available. Story continues below advertisement Anyone with information is asked to call the Powerview RCMP detachment at 204-367-8728 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.
Global News
3 days ago
- Global News
Winnipeg man killed in head-on collision with truck on rural highway
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook A 36-year-old Winnipeg man is dead after a head-on collision with a large truck on Highway 8, Manitoba RCMP say. The crash took place Tuesday morning north of Bay Road in the RM of St. Andrews, police said, and when emergency personnel arrived on-scene, the truck was on its side in a ditch while the man's sedan was in the middle of the road. Police said the truck was travelling south on the highway when the northbound sedan suddenly veered into the other lane. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The Winnipeg man was declared dead at the scene, while the truck's driver, a 67-year-old St. Pierre-Jolys man, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The highway was temporarily closed during the investigation, which RCMP said included the use of a drone as well as the help of a forensic collision reconstructionist, but was reopened early Wednesday. Story continues below advertisement
Global News
4 days ago
- Global News
RCMP destroy suspicious device found at northern Manitoba school dorm
Manitoba RCMP say they've destroyed a suspicious device that was found at a dorm in northern Manitoba. The device was found Monday morning at Frontier Collegiate in Cranberry Portage. The community, near Flin Flon, was evacuated due to wildfires, so no students were at the school, but the device — which police say looked like a pipe bomb — was noticed by staff who were preparing for students' return. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy RCMP said they took the device to a remote spot and destroyed it. It turned out not to have explosive materials inside, but police say they're still investigating.
Global News
13-06-2025
- Global News
Police find meth, cash during arrest of wanted Dauphin man: RCMP
A Dauphin man who was arrested on an outstanding warrant is in hot water after Manitoba RCMP say they found meth and a large quantity of cash after taking him into custody Thursday. Dauphin RCMP officers were on patrol around 4 p.m. when they spotted a wanted man on 1st Avenue Northeast and arrested him without incident. A search of the suspect led to the discovery of the contraband, police say. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy A 34-year-old man now faces a charge of possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000. Mounties continue to investigate.
Winnipeg Free Press
12-06-2025
- Winnipeg Free Press
Guns, silencers, drugs seized in raids
Police say officers seized 30 guns and more $60,000 worth of drugs in a joint investigation targeting a network of cocaine and firearms traffickers throughout the province. The Winnipeg Police Service and Manitoba RCMP launched Project Quarry in November. After obtaining warrants, officers searched homes and vehicles on the 100 blocks of Somerville Avenue and Strauss Drive in Winnipeg, on 3rd Avenue and on Oak Drive in Stonewall, and at two locations in the surrounding Rural Municipality of Rockwood between March 17 and March 19. Five people — two Winnipeg women, ages 46 and 23, two Stonewall men, ages 47 and 36, and a 48-year-old Rockwood man — are charged with a total of 53 drug and gun offences, the WPS said. The firearms included handguns, rifles and shotguns, and police also found ammunition. 'Some of the guns had been reported stolen, while others were smuggled into Canada. Investigators also seized illegal accessories, such as silencers and devices that can convert guns to fire automatically,' the WPS said in a news release Thursday. Police also seized $60,000 worth of cocaine and hydromorphone, drug packaging and trafficking materials, and crash. The investigation is ongoing, police said. fpcity@
